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Riverside: Stroll along with Mekong
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    • Pakistaniguy
  • Updated By Pakistaniguy on May 1, 2004
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    • People walking around in a park along with Mekong - Phnom Penh
    People walking around in a
    park along with Mekong
    by Pakistaniguy
    If you are not one of the Disco-goer then you should do what the ordinary khmer does in the evenings. Especially on weekends or on holidays there are lots and lots of people which come to the Mekong River bank in front of the Grand Palace and stroll around. Some do picnic, others sit holding hands. There are street hawkers from which they eat while their children play in the garden near by. Atleast you should try this once !

    In the evenings there is always a little mild breeze so if u are sensitive to cold then wear warm clothes otherwise always wear full jeans and full sleeves shirt because of mosquitos !

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  • Theme: People Watching
  • Address: Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh.
  • Directions: Just infront of the Grand Palace.
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    FCC (Foreign Correspondent Club): Top Hole!
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    • Jasen71
  • Updated By Jasen71 on October 18, 2005
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    • FCC - Phnom Penh
    FCC
    by Jasen71
    The FCC is the up market place to drink and where you'll find the NGO's watering of an evening. Located on the Sisowath Quay... The drink here are a little more expensive, but the decor and surrounding are worth it....lol

    Smart Casual is prefered

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Sisowath quay No. 227
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    Riverside: The Pink Elephant versus local beer joints
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    • richiecdisc
  • Updated By richiecdisc on March 30, 2005
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    • another shot of the Silver Pagoda grounds - Phnom Penh
    another shot of the Silver
    Pagoda grounds
    by richiecdisc
    We only ventured out one night while in Phnom Penh, to meet a fellow traveler we had met on the Mekong Delta trip that brought us to the Cambodian capital. The Pink Elephant was an okay travelers’ pub with Western foods and drinks and though cheaper than back home, it’s not as cheap as the places locals go to. It’s also on the Riverfront and this is the most touristy part of town. He was staying there so it was fine for him but it was a long walk from the more budget accommodation area. The roads were dark and seemed dangerous. I would rather go to a local draft beer place that serves local dishes too. Or just stay in your room and watch a movie on HBO and get ready for an early photo shoot the next morning. ;)

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Sisowath Quay
  • Directions: In the touristy Riverfront area.
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    Hearts of Darkness: Heart of Darkness
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    • SirRichard
  • By SirRichard on September 23, 2003
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    • The entrance - Phnom Penh
    The entrance
    by SirRichard
    One of the few "western-style" clubs in PP. The area around is not very inviting, as there is not much public lighting and is rather dark... so the place is really in "the heart of Darkness"!! LOL
    Of course the name comes from the Conrad's novel, later adapted to cinema by Coppola as "Apocalypse now".
    It opens at 19 and stays open after midnight...
    Good music.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 25 street 51
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    Walkabout: 24 hours open
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    • xaver
  • By xaver on December 4, 2004
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    • drink - Phnom Penh
    drink
    by xaver
    This is a bar, restaurant, hotel, brothel all together, but it is the only place open day and night, serving food and drinks at any time.
    It is run by some english guys and there ofcourse you can follow all the english soccer league.

    No air conditioning inside, so the less you wear, the better.

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  • Theme: People Watching
  • Address: corner Ph 51 and Ph 174
  • Phone: 211715
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    Riverside: Riverside
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    • pmarshuk
  • By pmarshuk on April 28, 2003
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    • Sisowath from the FCCC - Phnom Penh
    Sisowath from the FCCC
    by pmarshuk
    Along the banks of the Tonle Sap at its junction with The Mekong is the area known as Sisowath Quay. This is where a lot of bars and restaurants for visitors are based many with balconies and terraces overlooking the river. On the other side of the road along the river bank is a grassy area where lots of Cambodians meet for picnics or other family gatherings. Among the best known bars is the FCCC (Foreign Correspondants Club of Cambodia). Other good bar/restaurants are the Garden Bar, the Riverside, the Pink Elephant and the Rising Sun (for that English food you're bound to be missing so much). Also here is the Happy Herb Pizza place - don't ask what the happy herb is!!

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Sisowath Quay
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    FCC (Foreign Correspondent Club): Hang out with the crowd
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    • jmmorgan
  • By jmmorgan on April 15, 2003
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    • Just before sundown head for the FCC club on sisowath quay. Take a seat near the balcony, grab an Angkor Beer and settle down to watch the sunset and the people promenading on sisowath quay.
    Magic

    Definately not!

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Sisowath Quay
  • Directions: Everyone will tell you the way.
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    Riverside: Evening at the River
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    • aukjejetty
  • Updated By aukjejetty on August 30, 2004
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    • Meeting at the Rivers - Phnom Penh
    Meeting at the Rivers
    by aukjejetty
    In the evening when the sun is about to set, people gather at the river, there are three rivers that meet here; Tonle Sap, Mekong and Bassac rivers.
    A lot families arrive on motorbike, they carry the whole family on one bike. You can watch lovers, families and groups of men all gathering at the riverbank.

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  • Theme: Family Spot
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    The Elephant Bar: Drinks, food, atmosphere
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    • Tina-Perth
  • Updated By Tina-Perth on August 4, 2005
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    • The Elephant Bar - Phnom Penh
    The Elephant Bar
    by Tina-Perth,
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    The Elephant Bar at the Raffles Le Royal Hotel is one of the nicest bars I have visited. The bar itself is cosy, elegant and full of the ambience of yesteryear.

    There are frescos on the upper walls of elephant scenes and the red/gold tones of the furnishings and ambient lighting really add warmth and style.

    The staff and service are excellent, as you'd expect at a 5 star hotel.

    You are served with complementary tapioca chips with tomato salsa and peanuts with your drinks, but you can order food from the menu which is all delicious. I really liked the samosas and chicken satay.

    The dress code is casual, but I would keep it to a certain standard, as it is a 5 star hotel.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Raffles Le Royal Hotel, 92 Rukhak Vithei Daun Penh
  • Phone: 855-23-981-888
  • Website: http://www.raffles.com/raffles/mini_site/mini_site_general_information.asp?mini_site_id=5&content_group_type_id=5
  • Other Contact: ask-us.phnompenh@raffles.com
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    DV8 Bar & Guesthouse: Love the Phnom Penh nightlife
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  • By dv8inpp on August 12, 2005
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    • 3 years of living in Phnom Penh, not a city I would have thought would have an exciting nightlife but although it's small it is vibrant. Heres'a run down on some of the nightlife in Phnom Penh.

    Phnom Penh's Nightlife is spread across the city, there are many small hole in the wall bars and a few bigger bars. The nightlife is split into Asian and Western bars and dance clubs. The western bars and clubs fit into the middle of the market. Some of the bigger Asian bars and clubs are 4 to 5 times bigger than the biggest Western bars and clubs. There are many small bars aimed at the western market, people buy bars and most do little with them. They are usually devoid of customers most of the time but with rents being so cheap it's not much more expensive than having an apartment here.

    If you are looking for the nightlife in Phnom Penh you can pickup a copy of the Pocket Guide or the Bayon Pearnik. Alternatively you can just go to the bars I do. Firstly Phnom Penh's nightlife doesn't really start until about 10:30 pm. Prior to that it's just drinking in some of the smaller bars. So here's my guide to the nightlife in Phnom Penh, now I should mention I like looking at beautiful women so I tend to visit that style of bar.

    Phnom Penh Nightlife - Early Evening. Early evening 6pm to 9pm visit DV8, OneZeroFour, Green Vespa or Shanghai. Now some of you might ask why I don't go to Sharkies, basically it's a money thing, all the bars I go to early in the evening have $1 beers. The late night bars like Martinis and Heart of Darkness have $1.50 beers. However Sharkies does have a lot of freelance girls in the bar and has very good food and they do have drink specials on different days.

    Casual

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  • Theme: Adult Spot
  • Address: #7 Street 148, Phnom Penh
  • Directions: Riverfront near the Riverside Bistro and the ANZ ATM
  • Website: http://www.dv8-cambodia.com
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